magazine.pacificu.edu c THE MAGAZINE OF PACIFIC UNIVERSITY OREGON A Tragic Collision of Cultures Pacific appraises its role in the Forest Grove Indian Training School GOOD TIMES AT HANDBALL U THE COST AND VALUE OF COLLEGE spring 2019 16 Combined team wins 18 And when does a degree pay off ? national title … again. World War II veteran Bernard Brown ’49, OD ’50 followed his father into a career of optometry, and Bernard’s son Jordan followed him. Now Bernard has established a scholarship that will help military veterans attend Pacific’s College of Optometry. WATCH | See Bernard’s story } magazine.pacificu.edu ROBBIE BOURLAND “When I see there are students who want to become optometrists, I want to help them any way I can.” — Bernard Brown ’49, OD ’50 1 Letter from the President One of the implicit positions, and developing skills that allow new questions throughout the knowledge to be acquired, tested and extended. It history of education has is also delivered to and by a marvelously rich and been who is allowed to diverse community, which supports students who will attend school. Who has graduate better prepared to navigate an increasingly access to the opportunities complex society. afforded by an education? Still, too often, there are voices that go unheard, Who is excluded for either populations who are told, intentionally or not, that cultural or financial reasons? this is “not for you.” This issue of Pacific magazine looks at two very different We are working to change that. Our university facets of this question, one historical and one very much community — employees and students — increasingly alive today. reflects our external community. Our students need The Forest Grove Indian School marks a difficult time to see themselves in their teachers and in their in Pacific’s history, one not often discussed. It is a time coursework. And our education needs to be available when we were not inclusive or supportive of another and welcoming to all who want to learn and who culture, and in fact participated in a systematic national have proven themselves able to do so. effort to assimilate Native Americans, preventing the One of the largest barriers for many students is preservation of tribal practices and language by the cost, an issue explored in The Cost and Value of young members of those populations. College (pages 18-22). It is a barrier we are working, Though the school was not operated by Pacific, it was constantly, to remove. Lead On: The Campaign for deeply connected to and supported by the university’s Tomorrow at Pacific University, our comprehensive leadership in the 1880s. And while the school leaders fundraising campaign, is focused on growing our may well have believed they were providing education endowment and the financial support we are able to as a means of opportunity, it was also an education that provide students. An aggressive financial aid program ultimately upheld a power structure that decimated for undergraduates endeavors to provide both merit- native cultures. and need-based aid. The following pages (pages 8-15) look at this legacy Because we believe that the answer to the question head on. It is a disturbing story, one that touches on of who should have access to education is everyone. themes of child separation, abuse and racism. It may Everyone, regardless of race, class, gender or be upsetting for some to read. But it also is important background, deserves a chance to experience the to understand, because only through looking at our challenges and to take advantage of the opportunities history can we improve our future. education affords. Today, we strive for an educational environment that is equitable, diverse and inclusive. That means education is not simply knowledge delivered; education is an active process that consists of sharing and debating Lesley M. Hallick, President ideas, learning how to critically evaluate contrasting president@pacificu.edu 2 contents NEWS & COMMUNITY Pacific is a Leader in Research .........................5 When the National Science Foundation ranked Pacific University as the top private research university in the Pacific Northwest, nobody at Pacific was surprised. At Pacific, graduate students and professionals aren’t the only people conducting important, original research; undergraduates do it, too. LEARN MORE | Research at Pacific } pacificu.edu/research editor’s letter WATCH | Graduating students’ stories } magazine.pacificu.edu Ten more payments. Line Up .................................................................6 I can see the light at the end of the student-debt tunnel — We celebrate Pacific’s long tradition of scholar though sometimes it feels more like the taillights of the train athletes by highlighting Casey Brown ’19, baseball; that rolled over me. Josh Huffman ’19, track & field; Rayden Murata ’20, tennis; Roya Tahmassebi ’20, lacrosse; and Montana I worked hard in high school to earn scholarships. I took Vaught ’21, softball. the heaviest course load I could to graduate college in 3 ½ years. I balanced three part-time jobs at the same time. I had Briefly Noted ....................................................... 6 tons of help from my family along the way. I was definitely ............................................... among the privileged. Honors & Awards 7 Pacific University faculty members have collected But here I am, approaching 40, carrying a mortgage, accolades from organizations around the country. In raising two kids, and still not quite done paying off my this issue: achievement awardee Andrew Bzowyckyj, college years. Pharmacy; Women in Optometry awardee Jennifer There are moments when I wish I would have done things Coyle ’90, OD ’93, MS ’00, Optometry; outstanding differently: Lived cheaper. Budgeted better. Understood the science educator Todd Duncan, Physics; NEH honoree loan processes better. Elizabeth Tavares, English; and health ambassador Ruth Zúñiga, Graduate Psychology. But there’s no moment when I regret what those loans bought me; no moment when I doubt that my college Class Notes ....................................................... 23 education was worth the investment. Retirees ............................................................. 24 I thought I was preparing to be a newspaper reporter — obviously not quite where I’ve ended up — but what I was In Memoriam ................................................... 29 really preparing for was life. SUBMIT | Submit notes and photos online by July 15 for I learned how to learn, to seek out new knowledge and publication in the next issue. } magazine.pacificu.edu keep growing. I learned how to ask questions and immerse myself (as much as possible) in other people’s experiences. I learned how to prioritize and balance work and school and } events calendar family and self. I learned how to fail (8 a.m. international economics and JUNE I just didn’t get along, and that was OK). 7 PUB Night with Professor Ramona Ilea My degree was valuable. I may not spend my days in a } Portland, Ore. newspaper office, but every practical skill I gained in college has transferred to my winding career path. 13-22 MFA Residency Readings } Forest Grove Campus But even more, my education was valuable. It made me a more capable, empathetic, adaptable human being. It was 22 MFA Commencement worth every dime. } Forest Grove Campus JENNI M. LUCKETT Executive Editor | pacificmag@pacificu.edu FEATURES 8 A Tragic Collision of Cultures ................... 8 Back in the late 19th century, when Pacific University was an outpost of higher education in the Pacific Northwest, the school took part in an ignoble American experiment. With Pacific’s support, the Forest Grove Indian Training School brought Native American children to a nearby campus, where they were forced to abandon tribal culture in favor of learning the skills and religion of the dominant white society. Some didn’t survive the transition. WATCH | Eva Guggemos discuss the school history } magazine.pacificu.edu Good Times at Handball U ....................... 16 16 Here’s something that’s not well known, even among many in the Pacific University community: The Boxers are a force in the world of college handball. The club team, which consists of many athletes who had never played the sport before college, again won the national combined title in 2019, beating teams from such schools as the University of Texas and the University of Illinois. The Cost and Value of College ................. 18 Families of college-age students know very well that a college degree is a big-ticket expense, but they regard it as an important investment in a young person’s future. Pacific University is well 18 aware of this tension and works hard to keep college as affordable as possible. pacificu.edu/calendar JULY AUGUST OCTOBER 19 Pharmacy Class of 2009 10-Year Reunion 10 August Commencement 11-12 Optometry Class of } Portland, Ore. } Forest Grove Campus 1979 & 1989 Reunions } Locations TBD 20 Alumni Night with the Hillsboro Hops } Hillsboro, Ore. SEPTEMBER 18-20 Homecoming: • 1969, 1989, 2009 Reunions 25 Boxer ‘Ohana Golf Tournament 6 Football vs. Chapman } Ewa Beach, Hawai’i } Forest Grove Campus • Athletic Hall of Fame • Football vs. Lewis & Clark Boxer ‘Ohana Reception 27 } Forest Grove Campus } Honolulu, Hawai’i 27 Alumni Book Club Meeting } Hillsboro, Ore. 4 THE RESULTS ARE IN: BOXER GIVING DAY WAS A HUGE SUCCESS! Students and parents, alumni, friends and employees came together May 1-2 for Pacific University’s annual giving challenge. The goal? Widespread support in our Pacific family for student success. We hoped to see participation from 519 people. And you stepped up! Results show that 948 donors contributed a total of $239,200. Bottom line: Way to rise to the occasion, Boxers! Your philanthropic support is what makes a Pacific experience possible for so many students. It provides scholarships for students, funds programs and faculty initiatives, creates world-class learning environments, and helps us innovate for tomorrow. If you missed Boxer Giving Day, it’s not too late. Make a gift today toward Lead On: The Campaign for Tomorrow at Pacific University.